Corn Exchange Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 3QF is located in the Market electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 3BJ, CB2 3NB, CB2 3PP, CB2 3PT, CB2 3QA, CB2 3QN, CB2 3PJ, CB1 1NP, CB2 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB2 3QF is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.4% | 45.6% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 57.6% | 54.4% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB2 3QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 96.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 94.7% | 96.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 58.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -41.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 69.7% | 62.4% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 31.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CB2 3QF this area, 0.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -13.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 64.1% | 68.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 51.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 29% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 77.7% | 70.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 66.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 66.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.1% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.5% | 66.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.6% | 8.3% | -5.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 3.6% | -6.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 15.5% | 10.0% | 1.9% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 16.3% | 6.0% | 10.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corn Exchange Street was 568.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% higher than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Corn Exchange Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 10th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Arcade Car Park Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2015-01-29 | £235,913 |
CB2 3QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CB2 3QF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 1545 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 192 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 86 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | - not rated | 576 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 346 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge 89 Regent Street , Cambridge CB1 2AW | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SPF International 4-5 Benet Place , Lensfield Road CB2 1EL | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Exchange | The Cambridge Corn Exchange Wheeler Street | 40 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 35, Grand Arcade St Andrews Street | 49 yd | |
| Ed's Easy Diner | 44, Grand Arcade St Andrews Street | 58 yd | |
| The Whale Cafe | The David Attenborough Building, New Museums Site Pembroke Street | 64 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kiosk Five, Grand Arcade St Andrews Street | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola Lo | 1, Guildhall Chambers Guildhall Place | 69 yd | |
| The Bath House | The Bath House, 3 Bene't Street | 173 yd | |
| The Cambridge Tap | 32 St Andrews Street | 210 yd | |
| The Eagle Public House | The Eagle Bene't Street | 213 yd | |
| The Regal | The Regal, 38 - 39 St Andrews Street | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispy Kreme | Kiosk 1 And 2, Grand Arcade St Andrews Street | 138 yd | |
| Espresso Library | 21 St Andrews Street | 156 yd | |
| Trockel | 13 Pembroke Street | 232 yd | |
| DULCIS | 12, Radcliffe Court Rose Crescent | 272 yd | |
| Fitzbillies - Shop & Bakery | 51 - 53 Trumpington Street | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 4 - 5 Petty Cury | 130 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 142 yd | |
| John Lewis | 10 Downing Street | 150 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 201 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 5 Christs Lane | 222 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Fitness Granta Place | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Cambridge) (Closed) Mill Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 570 yd | |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 792 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.